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' MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,December 9,2013 6:30 o'clock p.m. (9. #13-3637 WILLI ABBOTT ONBEHALF OF THE BROADWAY GROUP,LLC, 2350 WATERTOWNROAD,AND�'10�WILLOW DRIVE NORTH—PRELIMINARYSUBDIVISION, Continued) Levang asked if there is any way to change that besides decreasing it from three homes to two homes. Gaffron stated the angle of Lot 2 could be changed so the home more or less is parallel with the lot lines. Gaffron pointed out if the lot lines are changed between Lots 1 and 2 that would provide additional flexibility. Gaffron noted the wetland has a big impact in this area, particularly on Lot 2, where the house will be right up next to the wetland. Levang stated the issue she has with the project are the two properties along Willow with the 25-foot setback rather than 50 feet. Levang stated with the trail easement,those homes would be 15 feet from the trail,and would be out of character with everything on that side of Willow. Abbott stated the house could be 15 feet if it is assumed that someone constructs something on the entire buildable envelope. Levang stated those two homes feel out of character with the neighborhood because they seem too close to the road. Levang stated she understands they will see the garage and not the actual house but that she still has a problem with how close that is. Abbott noted there are two homes across the street at 25 feet. Abbott indicated he is not totally in agreement that it is out of character but that he understands what Council Member Levang is saying. Levang noted the standard is 50 feet and those lots are being reduced to 25 feet and then the trail easement would take another 10 feet. Abbott stated in his view it is a good idea to put the trail in there. Abbott indicated he used to live off of Watertown Road and they had a trail in their back yard. Abbott commented a number of people used the trail along Old Crystal Bay road. Abbott noted they are looking at a RPUD and that there are some good and bad points with the development. Abbott stated they are also trying to create more density, and in order to do so,there will be some give and take. Levang concurred the RPUD does provide some flexibility, but noted that because it is a collector road and there is a significant amount of traffic on the road, it would feel odd to have two homes so close to the road. McMillan asked if any floor plans have been submitted. Abbott stated until he knows what the exact shape of the lots will be, he has not spent a lot of time creating floor plans. Abbott stated the homes will probably consist of 1,000 to 1,200 square feet on the first floor. McMillan asked whether these homes will have two or three-car garages. Abbott stated they would probably be three car garages. Page 23 of 35